How does it determine the author name?

The skill automatically retrieves the author information from your local git configuration to populate the plugin manifest.

Does this skill handle plugin installation?

While it doesn't install the plugin globally, it provides the exact CLI command needed to add and test your new plugin locally after creation.

Why is kebab-case naming enforced?

Kebab-case is the standard naming convention for Claude Code plugins to ensure compatibility across different operating systems and CLI environments.

What is a Claude Code plugin?

A plugin is a collection of skills and metadata that extends Claude's capabilities within the Claude Code CLI environment, providing domain-specific guidance.

Can I create a skill without a full plugin structure?

Yes, the tool supports both full plugin architectures and 'skill-only' structures depending on your project needs.

Plugin Scaffolder

Name: Plugin Scaffolder
Author: wayne930242

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Scaffolds standardized Claude Code plugins and skills to accelerate extension development.

The Creating Plugins skill automates the boilerplate setup required for extending Claude Code's capabilities. It validates naming conventions, generates essential configuration files like plugin.json, and creates SKILL.md templates that follow industry-standard documentation patterns. By handling directory structuring and metadata generation, this skill ensures that every new plugin is built on a consistent, test-ready foundation, significantly reducing manual setup time for developers.

Key Features

01Dynamic generation of plugin.json manifests with versioning and author data

02Validation of kebab-case naming conventions for consistent identifiers

03Instant output of installation commands for immediate local testing

04Automated directory architecture for full plugins and skill-only packages

058 GitHub stars

06Standardized SKILL.md templates based on writing-skills best practices

Use Cases

01Standardizing documentation and structure across a custom skill library

02Creating reusable plugin packages for the Claude Code ecosystem

03Bootstrapping a new domain-specific skill for a private codebase

Key Features

01Dynamic generation of plugin.json manifests with versioning and author data

02Validation of kebab-case naming conventions for consistent identifiers

03Instant output of installation commands for immediate local testing

04Automated directory architecture for full plugins and skill-only packages

058 GitHub stars

06Standardized SKILL.md templates based on writing-skills best practices

Use Cases

01Standardizing documentation and structure across a custom skill library

02Creating reusable plugin packages for the Claude Code ecosystem

03Bootstrapping a new domain-specific skill for a private codebase